Board of Education Work Session Sept. 27
Announcements, Board of Education September 26, 2022
WHITE COUNTY, Ga.- The White County Board of Education is holding their September work session on Sept. 27 beginning at 8:00 a.m.
The work session is open to the public. This is the agenda for the work session.
No Public Participation Requests
Order of Business
Call to Order, Missy Jarrard, Board Chair
Invocation
Approve Agenda
Approve Minutes: August 23, 2022, and August 25, 2022
Special Report
- Warrior Wellness Center, MaryKay Berry, Director of Student Services
Assistant Superintendent’s Report, Scott Justus
- ESPLOST Request
- September Construction Update
- Capital Outlay Application Resolution
Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Laurie Burkett
- Field Trips
- September Dispositions
- First Read of Revised Board Policy BCBI and Table for 30 Days
- BCBI-R(1)
- GSBA Annual Conference – Registration October 18th
Executive Session
- Safety
- Student Matter
- Personnel
Adjourn
Board of Education work session and regular Meeting on Aug. 23 and Aug. 25
Announcements, Board of Education August 21, 2022
WHITE COUNTY, Ga.- The Board of Education will be holding their work session and regular meeting on Aug. 23 and 25.
The meetings are open to the public. These are the agendas for the meetings.
Board of Education Meetings
Announcements, Board of Education June 27, 2022
WHITE COUNTY, Ga.- The White County Board of Education will be holding their two monthly meetings, and the second budget meeting on Jun. 28 and Jun. 30.
The budget meeting will begin at 7:45 a.m. on Jun. 28 and the work session will follow at 8:00 a.m., and the regular meeting on Jun. 30 at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. These are the agendas for the meetings.
2nd Budget Hearing:
Budget Report: Julie Dorsey, Director of Finance
Regular Board Meeting:
Order of Business
Call to Order, Missy Jarrard, Board Chair
Invocation
Approve Agenda
Approve Minutes for May 24, 2022, May 26, 2022, May 26, 2022 (Budge Hearing), and June 15, 2022
Special Reports
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- School-Based Health Center, MaryKay Berry, Mark Griffin, Dave Ward (CEO of MedLink), Kristie Burchett (MedLink), and other MedLink representatives
- Proposal
- Business Plan
- CTAE Grant Yearly Renewal, Craig Turner
- New Board Policy IKBB – Table for 30 days, Cindy Free
Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Laurie Burkett
- Construction Update
- HEMC’s Outdoor Lighting Proposal – Transportation Facility
- June Field Trip Requests
- Elementary Playground Rotation
- June Dispositions: JPNES, MCES, TGES, WCHS, and Transportation
- GSBA BOE Self-Assessment for FY22
- FY23 School Resources Officer MOU with WC Sheriff’s Office
- WCSS Lease Agreement with MECHS for FY23
- Facility Maintenance Contract Amendment effective July 1, 2022
- FY23 Facilities Building Lease Agreement
- FY23 Joint Lease Agreement with White County Board of Commissioners
- FY22 GADOE Local Board Governance Annual Training Report
- FY23 GADOE Local Board Governance Training Plan
Executive Session
- Personnel
Adjourn
Regular Board Meeting:
Order of Business
Call to Order, Missy Jarrard, Board Chair
Invocation, Pastor Burnetta Armour, Cleveland Presbyterian Church
Approval of Agenda
Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Laurie Burkett
- Construction Update
- HEMC’s Outdoor Lighting Proposal – Transportation Facility
- Field Trip Requests
- Elementary Playground Rotation
- New Board Policy IKBB – Table for 30 days
- GSBA BOE Self-Assessment for FY22
- FY23 School Resources Officer MOU with WC Sheriff’s Office
- WCSS Lease Agreement with MECHS for FY23
- Facility Maintenance Contract Amendment effective July 1, 2022
- FY23 Facilities Building Lease Agreement
- FY23 Joint Lease Agreement with White County Board of Commissioners
- FY22 GADOE Local Board Governance Annual Training Report
- FY23 GADOE Local Board Governance Training Plan
Financial Report, Julie Dorsey
- May 2022 Budget and Financial Report, FY 23 Budget and Salary Schedule and Supplements
- May 2022 Budget and Financial Report
Action Items for Approval:
- HEMC’s Outdoor Lighting Proposal – Transportation Facility Option 1 or 2
- June Field Trip Requests
- June Dispositions: JPNES, MCES, TGES, WCHS, and Transportation
- New Board Policy IKBB – Table for 30 days
- May 2022 Budget and Financial Report
- FY23 Final Budget
- FY23 Salary Schedule and Supplements
- FY23 Payroll Schedule
- FY22 GSBA BOE Self-Assessment
- FY23 School Resources Officer MOU with WC Sheriff’s Office
- WCSS Lease Agreement with MECHS for FY23
- Facility Maintenance Contract Amendment effective July 1, 2022
- FY23 Facilities Building Lease Agreement
- FY23 Joint Lease Agreement with White County Board of Commissioners
- FY22 GADOE Local Board Governance Annual Training Report
- FY23 GADOE Local Board Governance Training Plan
Executive Session
- Personnel – Superintendent Contract
Adjourn
BOC will discuss re-districting during the first meeting of 2022
News January 2, 2022
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners will consider approval of White County’s local re-districting county commission and board of education maps when it holds its first combined work session and regular meeting of the New Year Monday (Jan. 3) in the County Administration Building on Helen Highway at 4:30 p.m.
The Board will also consider approval of technology infrastructure upgrades including server refresh, replacement of network core switches and firewall replacement.
Faith Bryan of the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission will present information regarding White County’s challenge of the 2020 Census results.
The Board will also consider a land use application filed by Gregory Chastain to redistrict 7.09 acres at 250 Hogan Road in Cleveland from A-1 Agriculture Forestry to R-1 Residential single and a request by for a conditional use permit (CUP) for Ger Corcimiglia to redistrict 15.54 acres at 511 Lookout Ridge Road in Cleveland to be placed into the county’s short-term rental program.
SPLOST revenue reaches $26.5 million
News December 1, 2020
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – Kevin Hamby delivered the good news at the Board of Commissioners meeting Monday that the 72-month special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) program has exceed all expectations.
Hamby, who oversees the program for the county, reported that the final collections are in and a program that started six years ago and was projected to raise $19 million actually generated $26.5 million to fund a variety of local projects, including the construction of a new jail.
Hamby also noted the county will soon make the final payment on the $9.1 million jail. “This Board made a commitment 10 years ago and we’re very blessed that in 10 years, we’ve paid the debt off.”
Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of an information technology back-up software and hardware for the network system for one year at a cost of $38,884.60 and the purchase of a lightning detector for Yonah Preserve Baseball Fields at a cost of $8,350.
Commissioners also approved an adjustment to the county employee retirement that will match the employee’s contribution to a 401a plan up to 7 percent after a probationary period of 90 days.
The Board also unanimously approved the following:
- A land use application filed by Ed Maxwell to redistrict approximately nine acres located at 9648 Duncan Bridge Road in Cleveland from Community Commercial District Highway Business District;
- A land use application filed by Glenn Walker to redistrict approximately three acres at 502 Duncan Bridge Road from Single Family District to Residential Seasonal District to be placed in the short-term rental program;
- A land use application filed by Bryan Lee to redistrict approximately 8.1 acres at 66 Lothridge Road in Cleveland from Community Commercial District to Highway Business District for the purpose of expanding his mini-storage business.
A land use application filed by Chad Knott on behalf of Diane Hutcherson for a conditional use permit on 1.3 acres located at 213 Peppermint Drive in Sautee Nacoochee to be placed in the short-term rental program was postponed due to the applicant not being present.
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BOC to discuss purchase of lightning detector for Baseball Complex
News November 29, 2020
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The White County Board of Commissioners will hold a combined work session and called meeting Monday Nov. 30 at 4:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building on Helen Hwy.
There are several New Business items on the agenda to be discussed, including:
- The purchase of information technology back-up software the White County Network System;
- Revisions to the Recreation Department Fee Schedule;
- Purchase and installation of lightning detector for the Yonah Preserve Ballfield Complex;
- Proposed improvements to the Health Department facilities;
- Establishment of a compensation policy for members of boards, committees and authorities appointed and overseen by the Board of Commissioners;
- Year-end appointments to many boards and committees;
- Amendments to the employee retirement plan;
- Development of a financial policy for White County Government.
There are also a number of zoning applications to be considered, including:
- A land use application filed by Ed Maxwell to redistrict approximately nine acres located at 9648 Duncan Bridge Road in Cleveland from Community Commercial District Highway Business District;
- A land use application filed by Glenn Walker to redistrict approximately three acres at 502 Duncan Bridge Road from Single Family District to Residential Seasonal District to be placed in the short-term rental program;
- A land use application filed by Bryan Lee to redistrict approximately 8.1 acres at 66 Lothridge Road in Cleveland from Community Commercial District to Highway Business District;
- A land use application filed by Chad Knott on behalf of Diane Hutcherson to request a conditional use permit on 1.3 acres located at 213 Peppermint Drive in Sautee Nacoochee to be placed in the short-term rental program.
SPLOST Manager Kevin Hamby will present the SPLOST status report.
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Discussion of proposed ordinances highlight Monday’s commission meeting
News October 25, 2020
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners will hold a combined called meeting and work session Monday (Oct 26) at 4:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building on Helen Hwy.
Items to be discussed include a nuisance ordinance for the county’s unincorporated area and a proposed draft broadband ready community ordinance.
Commissioners will also consider the land use application of Caitlin Payne for a conditional use permit on 1.22 acres at 379 Howell Mill Drive in Sautee Nacoochee to be placed in the short-term rental program.
Other agenda items to be discussed include:
A proclamation to the White County Retired Educators’ Association in honor of Retired Educators’ Day, Nov. 1;
A SPLOST Funding request by the Fire Department for the replacement of 15 sets of turn-out gear;
Approval of the 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application submission by the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office;
Submission of Post Road (25 miles from Old Hwy 75 South to Tom Teague Road) for the 2021 Local Maintenace Improvement Grant (LMIG) application.
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BOC will consider cost of living increase for county employees Monday
News September 25, 2020
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The White County Board of Commissioners will consider a cost of living allowance (COLA) for county employees and setting compensation for Board of Elections and Registration members when they meet in a combined called meeting and work session Monday (Sept. 28) at 4:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building.
Commissioners will also discuss:
- A land use application filed by Justin Hester to redistrict 1.04 acres at 3391 Hwy. 129 in Cleveland from C-2 Highway Business District to R-1 Residential single family district;
- A land use application filed by Chad Knott for a conditional land use permit on 1.5 acres on Sang Springs Trail in Cleveland to be placed in the short-term rental program;
- A land use application filed by Sam Kondamudi for a conditional use permit at 645 Yonah Mountain Road in Cleveland to be placed in the short-term rental program;
- A land use application filed by Trina Lovell to redistrict 1.41 acres on Hiawassee Lane in Cleveland from R-3 Residential Seasonal District to R-1 Residential Single Family District;
- A land use application filed by Priscilla Pearson to redistrict two acres at 333 Skywood Lane in Cleveland from R-1 Residential Single Family District to R-3 Residential Seasonal District to be placed in the short-term rental program;
- A land use application filed by Robert Sloane for a conditional use permit on 17.16 acres at 3088 Skitts Mountain Road in Cleveland to be placed in the short-term rental program;
- A draft nuisance ordinance;
- A Fire Department request to purchase two truck chassis for two wildland fire units;
- A surplus resolution for the sale of obsolete items by the Public Safety Department;
- Renewal of a two-year veterinary services contract with VCA-Chestatee Animal Hospital for White County Animal Control;
- A Business and Grounds Maintenance request to purchase two zero-turn mowers and a new field lining machine;
- Purchase of a remote monitoring management software for utilization by the Information Technology Department;
- Appointments to the Board of Elections and Registration.